SEC. 261. PURPOSE.
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<<NOTE: 42 USC 1320d note.>>
Subtitle F--Administrative Simplification
It is the purpose of this subtitle to improve the Medicare program
under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the medicaid program under
title XIX of such Act, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the
health care system, by encouraging the development of a health
information system through the establishment of standards and
requirements for the electronic transmission of certain health
information.
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